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largest symbol is at the ESE. [East South East] point of the
rock. It measures 16" across and is formed
of four concentric rings around a flat centre,
the continuity of which is broken by a radial
groove towards ESE. [East South East]. In contact with the
outer ring at the opposite side of the figure
from the groove is a single cup mark 3 1/2" in
diameter. Adjacent is another cup mark
surrounded by the two concentric rings measuring
9" over all with a radial groove cutting
them towards the N. [North]. In contact also with
this figure on the [--] is another cup mark with
a diameter of 3". At the NW. [North West] end of the rock
is a well preserved sculpture of three
rings surrounding a central cup mark of
3" diameter the whole measuring 13" across
(see rubbing.)

Whithorn Par. [Parish] Riffer Park O.S. [Ordnance Survey] Camp.
On the E [East] slope of the rising ground about
1/4 m. [mile] S by E [South by East] of Riffer Park is a defensive
enclosure consisting of large oval measuring
some 90' by 66' interiorly with a smaller
and earlike projection on the N [North] side. The
interior has been dug out to a depth of
5' on the upper side and about 2' on
the lower. The entrance appears to have
been into the main division from the NE [North East]

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